ST.PAUL, Minn. – Governor Tim Walz authorized disaster relief funds for Winona County to help recover from wind and rain storm damage May 19. Parts of Winona County picked up more than five inches of rain that triggered mudslides and washed out roads. The storm also interrupted power service. The National Weather Service officially measured nearly four inches of rain fell in Winona on itself

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Walz: “We are working closely with local officials to ensure they have the resources and support they need to help Winona County recover from heavy rain this past spring. We are stronger when we work together, and the State of Minnesota is committed to supporting the people and places impacted by severe weather events.”